After residents from 17 homes were evacuated Tuesday night, firefighters were able to control a blaze at Midwest Machinery in Madison. No injuries were reported
After residents from 17 homes were evacuated Tuesday night, firefighters were able to control a blaze at Midwest Machinery in Madison. No injuries were reported
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Dawson, Minnesota, woman injured Tuesday afternoon after rear-ending a semi in Lac qui Parle County
According to the crash report, Sharla Rae Kruger, 57, of Dawson, was transported to the hospital by Madison Ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries. 11:40 am, Apr. 7, 2021 ×
MADISON A driver was injured Tuesday afternoon after rear-ending a semitractor-trailer in Lac qui Parle County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
According to the crash report, Sharla Rae Kruger, 57, of Dawson, was transported to Madison Healthcare Services Hospital by Madison Ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.
Kruger was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 75 in a 2012 Toyota Camry when her vehicle rear-ended a 1999 Peterbilt semi, driven by Ryan Richard Smith, 38, of Madison, that was pulling a trailer and was slowing to turn right onto Lac qui Parle County Road 16 from Highway 75 south of Madison in Hamlin Township, according to the State Patrol.
Madison Ambulance Supervisor Arrested For Fraud And Grand Larceny
A former supervisor with Madison Ambulance has been arrested for fraud and grand larceny.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office says 45-year old Brian Rhodes of Madison was arrested following a year-long investigation.
Officials say in his capacity as Paramedic Supervisor, Rhodes allegedly falsified business records by submitting time sheets that contained false information.
They say the false information consisted of hours that were never actually worked by Rhodes, but for which he was paid.
Rhodes is facing several charges, including falsifying business records, grand larceny and defrauding government.
He was arraigned in Madison Town Court and is scheduled to return to face the charges on April 5th.